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Rash Around Vulva

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Hydrocortisone:
Try hydrocortisone cream for a few days. If not helpful, consider consulting a dermatologist. In the meanwhile. search for potential contact allergens (vaginal preparations, laundry detergent, latex etc)
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Most bumps and blotches on a newborn baby are harmless and clear up by themselves. By far the most common skin problem in infants is diaper rash. Diaper rash is an irritation of the skin caused by dampness, urine, or feces. Most babies who wear diapers will have some type of diaper rash. However, there are other skin disorders that can cause rashes. These are usually not serious unless accompanied by other symptoms.
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Lowering estrogen:
Your estrogen levels are falling during this menopausal stage and as such your vulva is dependent upon the hormone for its; "wellbeing". Have your GYN MD evaluate the vulva to be certain there are no lesions or other infection causes for the irritation. If that is negative and you desire some form of relief from the irritation, ask your MD about topical medication for the same.
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VAGINAL RASH:
HOW LONG IS "QUITE A WHILE?"
DOES IT ITCH?
DOES IT BURN?
DOES IT HURT?
SEE YOUR DERMATOLOGIST OR YOUR GYNECOLOGIST..
THERE IS NO WAY THAT I CAN MAKE A DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT ACTUALLY SEEING WHAT IS GOING ON.
SOAP? DETERGENT? NEW PANTIES?
IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY ACTIVE, DOES IT GET WORSE AT THESE TIMES?
BE A DETECTIVE. . .
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Cannot diagnose:
Without being able to see both eruptions it is impossible to diagnose these. Assuming your vulvovaginitis was due to Candida would then have to know how and with what you treated it. Answers on HealthTap aren't intended for individual treatment, prescription or diagnosis.
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